3-dimensional universal tube connector system
US8528291B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 12, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 11, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/443
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present invention includes a system for connecting tubes or rods, which are preferably uni-directional pultruded, filament wound, or roll-wrapped carbon-fiber tubes or rods, together to form trusses and other structures using a series of connector pieces preferably bonded together with adhesive.
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